konsonant Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I loved this quote from someone defending Jay Leno and how it wasn't his fault for bad ratings: "Jay lost 48% of viewers because of all the other shows on other channels comes on at the same time." Quote NBC executive at panel discussion: "I don't think people didn't watch Jay because of quality of show. People have a lot of choice at 10. What happened was there were so many choices people thought were better." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I loved this quote from someone defending Jay Leno and how it wasn't his fault for bad ratings: "Jay lost 48% of viewers because of all the other shows on other channels comes on at the same time." Quote NBC executive at panel discussion: "I don't think people didn't watch Jay because of quality of show. People have a lot of choice at 10. What happened was there were so many choices people thought were better." really shows how out of touch the execs are, and how they'll make drastic changes to keep one person happy, while everyone else is crying outrage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I couldn't give a flying fuck about any late night show host. They are all just terrible in my opinion. These two are tied for me because Letterman is the worst. As long as he's at the bottom the rest of the list doesn't matter. then why even bother reading this thread or posting in it? no one wants your negative nancy post. GTFO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehoffa Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I think Conan has been amazing in his new slot. He's still making jokes about NBC, weed, and has adapted brilliantly to Los Angeles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dynamitekid Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 conan killed nbc last night. It was SO funny. You can tell how bitter he is about the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 conan killed nbc last night. It was SO funny. You can tell how bitter he is about the situation. it was hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I just watched the monologue from last night. So good. http://www.wwtdd.com/2010/01/conan-seems-upset-about-something/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicker Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 http://tv.gawker.com/5445941/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurrobear Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Looks like he's out. http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/conan-obrien-says-he-wont-do-tonight-show-following-leno/ If you're too lazy. Conan O’Brien says he will not do “The Tonight Show” if it airs at 12:05 a.m. He released the following statement Tuesday afternoon: People of Earth: In the last few days, I’ve been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I’ve been getting paid to do what I love most and, in a world with real problems, I’ve been absurdly lucky. That said, I’ve been suddenly put in a very public predicament and my bosses are demanding an immediate decision. Six years ago, I signed a contract with NBC to take over The Tonight Show in June of 2009. Like a lot of us, I grew up watching Johnny Carson every night and the chance to one day sit in that chair has meant everything to me. I worked long and hard to get that opportunity, passed up far more lucrative offers, and since 2004 I have spent literally hundreds of hours thinking of ways to extend the franchise long into the future. It was my mistaken belief that, like my predecessor, I would have the benefit of some time and, just as important, some degree of ratings support from the prime-time schedule. Building a lasting audience at 11:30 is impossible without both. But sadly, we were never given that chance. After only seven months, with my Tonight Show in its infancy, NBC has decided to react to their terrible difficulties in prime-time by making a change in their long-established late night schedule. Last Thursday, NBC executives told me they intended to move the Tonight Show to 12:05 to accommodate the Jay Leno Show at 11:35. For 60 years the Tonight Show has aired immediately following the late local news. I sincerely believe that delaying the Tonight Show into the next day to accommodate another comedy program will seriously damage what I consider to be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting. The Tonight Show at 12:05 simply isn’t the Tonight Show. Also, if I accept this move I will be knocking the Late Night show, which I inherited from David Letterman and passed on to Jimmy Fallon, out of its long-held time slot. That would hurt the other NBC franchise that I love, and it would be unfair to Jimmy. So it has come to this: I cannot express in words how much I enjoy hosting this program and what an enormous personal disappointment it is for me to consider losing it. My staff and I have worked unbelievably hard and we are very proud of our contribution to the legacy of The Tonight Show. But I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is its destruction. Some people will make the argument that with DVRs and the Internet a time slot doesn’t matter. But with the Tonight Show, I believe nothing could matter more. There has been speculation about my going to another network but, to set the record straight, I currently have no other offer and honestly have no idea what happens next. My hope is that NBC and I can resolve this quickly so that my staff, crew, and I can do a show we can be proud of, for a company that values our work. Have a great day and, for the record, I am truly sorry about my hair; it’s always been that way. Yours, Conan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Conan speaks! http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/conan-obrien-says-he-wont-do-tonight-show-following-leno/ People of Earth:In the last few days, I’ve been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I’ve been getting paid to do what I love most and, in a world with real problems, I’ve been absurdly lucky. That said, I’ve been suddenly put in a very public predicament and my bosses are demanding an immediate decision. Six years ago, I signed a contract with NBC to take over The Tonight Show in June of 2009. Like a lot of us, I grew up watching Johnny Carson every night and the chance to one day sit in that chair has meant everything to me. I worked long and hard to get that opportunity, passed up far more lucrative offers, and since 2004 I have spent literally hundreds of hours thinking of ways to extend the franchise long into the future. It was my mistaken belief that, like my predecessor, I would have the benefit of some time and, just as important, some degree of ratings support from the prime-time schedule. Building a lasting audience at 11:30 is impossible without both. But sadly, we were never given that chance. After only seven months, with my Tonight Show in its infancy, NBC has decided to react to their terrible difficulties in prime-time by making a change in their long-established late night schedule. Last Thursday, NBC executives told me they intended to move the Tonight Show to 12:05 to accommodate the Jay Leno Show at 11:35. For 60 years the Tonight Show has aired immediately following the late local news. I sincerely believe that delaying the Tonight Show into the next day to accommodate another comedy program will seriously damage what I consider to be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting. The Tonight Show at 12:05 simply isn’t the Tonight Show. Also, if I accept this move I will be knocking the Late Night show, which I inherited from David Letterman and passed on to Jimmy Fallon, out of its long-held time slot. That would hurt the other NBC franchise that I love, and it would be unfair to Jimmy. So it has come to this: I cannot express in words how much I enjoy hosting this program and what an enormous personal disappointment it is for me to consider losing it. My staff and I have worked unbelievably hard and we are very proud of our contribution to the legacy of The Tonight Show. But I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is its destruction. Some people will make the argument that with DVRs and the Internet a time slot doesn’t matter. But with the Tonight Show, I believe nothing could matter more. There has been speculation about my going to another network but, to set the record straight, I currently have no other offer and honestly have no idea what happens next. My hope is that NBC and I can resolve this quickly so that my staff, crew, and I can do a show we can be proud of, for a company that values our work. Have a great day and, for the record, I am truly sorry about my hair; it’s always been that way. Yours, Conan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicker Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 luv u coco! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokithelion Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Jesus Christ. I've watch Conan since middle school. My friends and I used to sneak downstairs to record each night's first 3/4th (before the interviews) on different nights, then using one friends tech geek dad's set up, recorded all our favorite bits onto four hours VHS tapes so we'd have mix tapes of Conan being awesome. I need to find those now. The world needs to know what it's going to be missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurrobear Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Cooooonnnnaaannnnnndooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokithelion Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Also Letterman last night was fucking brutal. Just saw the video and man. He's got to be loving watching this. Can't wait for the obvious Conan Letterman interview next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dynamitekid Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 this is so terrible. I am really bummed about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbanargyle Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Breaking news: Conan basically tells NBC to fuck off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konsonant Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I wish Letterman would call it quits and Conan takes over the Late Show. Conan followed by Ferguson, great combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drabley Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 After 11:00pm, I'm either drunk, masturbating, or asleep -- possibly all three simultaneously, but never less than two. So long as this news has little to no impact on the above referenced activities, it's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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drabley Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hey, that's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Conan is getting a real Joan Collins special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurrobear Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 http://tv.gawker.com/5446744/late-night-wars-conan-obrien-david-letterman-continue-nbcjay-leno+bashing-leno-mostly-avoids-controversy?autoplay=true The shit hit the fan tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goraiders Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 After 11:00pm, I'm either drunk, masturbating, or asleep -- possibly all three simultaneously, but never less than two.So long as this news has little to no impact on the above referenced activities, it's all good. you explained my life so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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